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Simon Parsons standing where his father, Roy's memorial items were.

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Upset over "insensitive" removal of memorials at crematorium

Vectis Hall's masonry wall was demolished by Ryde Town Council.

Vectis Hall's masonry wall was demolished by Ryde Town Council.

Local government

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Demolition of 19th century Ryde school wall given approval

Cllr Phil Jordan answered a question from Cllr Peter Spink at Wednesday's Full Council meeting.

Cllr Phil Jordan answered a question from Cllr Peter Spink at Wednesday's Full Council meeting.

Local government

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Council leader cannot guarantee sold council land will have social housing use

Cabinet member Cllr Jonathan Bacon provided an update on Island buses.

Cabinet member Cllr Jonathan Bacon provided an update on Island buses.

Local government

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Find out what is happening to Island bus fares

Cllr Matthew Price's motion received support from across County Hall's political divides.

Cllr Matthew Price's motion received support from across County Hall's political divides.

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Appeal for small business support passes without opposition at County Hall

All councillors at the meeting voted for Cllr Blake's proposal.

All councillors at the meeting voted for Cllr Blake's proposal.

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County Hall motion for 'proactive action' on mental health warmly welcomed

Cllr Julie-Jones Evans raised the loss of Island butterfly species.

Cllr Julie-Jones Evans raised the loss of Island butterfly species.

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Five-year National Landscape plan unanimously approved

Two councillors were dismayed the scheme was not more generous.

Two councillors were dismayed the scheme was not more generous.

Local government

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"Opened up" council tax support package approved at County Hall

Joe Robertson MP has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Shadow Culture, Media and Sport team

Joe Robertson MP has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Shadow Culture, Media and Sport team

Members of Parliament

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Isle of Wight MP appointed to new role by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

The post box in the grounds of the crematorium

The post box in the grounds of the crematorium

Local government

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'Letters to heaven' post box installed at IW Crematorium

Council leader Phil Jordan will address Full Council this evening.

Council leader Phil Jordan will address Full Council this evening.

Local government

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Autumn Statement "unlikely" to ease pressures on council budget says leader's report

The 39-member Full Council will meet at 6pm today.

The 39-member Full Council will meet at 6pm today.

Local government

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County Hall to consider critical Isle of Wight issues TODAY

Former Chocolate Island cafe/shop (credit Macaire Associates)

Former Chocolate Island cafe/shop (credit Macaire Associates)

Isle of Wight Council

Find out what is happening to Godshill's former Chocolate Island

The Isle of Wight National Landscape includes the National Trust's Newton National Nature Reserve.

The Isle of Wight National Landscape includes the National Trust's Newton National Nature Reserve.

County Hall to vote on five-year plan for Isle of Wight National Landscape tomorrow

Cllr Matthew Price runs Prices Garage in Newport.

Cllr Matthew Price runs Prices Garage in Newport.

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"We've been through hell": garage-owning councillor urges small business support

Cllr Blake was asked by a friend what he could do to help.

Cllr Blake was asked by a friend what he could do to help.

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Ventnor councillor on personal mission to tackle "very high" Island suicide rate

More than £300,000 is now available for grants

More than £300,000 is now available for grants

Funding boost for Island projects helping residents with essentials

Councillors Warren Drew and Geoff Brodie raised concerns about directly elected mayors.

Councillors Warren Drew and Geoff Brodie raised concerns about directly elected mayors.

Local government

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Disquiet over devolution at County Hall

JD Viette (project manager for Aspire), John Prickett, Trevor Nicholas and Councillor Phil Jordan at Aspire where new housing units are being created

JD Viette (project manager for Aspire), John Prickett, Trevor Nicholas and Councillor Phil Jordan at Aspire where new housing units are being created

Local government

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"Lots of good positive things happening across the Island" says council leader

The pressures on County Hall's finances were detailed in a report due to be presented to the cabinet next Thursday.

The pressures on County Hall's finances were detailed in a report due to be presented to the cabinet next Thursday.

Local government

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Adult social care and children's services costs to be discussed by council TODAY

Council leader Phil Jordan made his defence in front of the corporate scrutiny committee.

Council leader Phil Jordan made his defence in front of the corporate scrutiny committee.

Local government

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Council leader says housing is administration's "number one priority"

Former council chair Cllr Geoff Brodie addressed the corporate scrutiny committee yesterday evening.

Former council chair Cllr Geoff Brodie addressed the corporate scrutiny committee yesterday evening.

Local government

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Successive administrations "failing in housing" councillor laments

IW Council silence over legal threats from another council

IW Council silence over legal threats from another council

Local government

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IW Council silence over legal threats from another council

In February this year, 15,000 households were struggling to find somewhere to live.

In February this year, 15,000 households were struggling to find somewhere to live.

Local government

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Councillors to probe County Hall's affordable housing delivery TODAY

Luccombe Manor. PIcture by Google Maps.

Luccombe Manor. PIcture by Google Maps.

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Clifftop hotel's expansion plan appeal rejected

Submitted proposals allow for a refurbishment of the block as well as additional doors and windows.

Submitted proposals allow for a refurbishment of the block as well as additional doors and windows.

Local government

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Closed Cowes public toilet could become cafe

Dogs could be excluded from selected beaches between May 1 and September 30.

Dogs could be excluded from selected beaches between May 1 and September 30.

Local government

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Dog control clampdown could be reinstated by council next week

The pressures on County Hall's finances were detailed in a report due to be presented to the cabinet next Thursday.

The pressures on County Hall's finances were detailed in a report due to be presented to the cabinet next Thursday.

Local government

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Adult social care and children's services costs continue to bear down on council

Brading Town Council decided to increase the town's precept following a reduction in its tax base.

Brading Town Council decided to increase the town's precept following a reduction in its tax base.

Local government

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Brading residents to pay more for services 'to keep everything running'

Council leader Phil Jordan approved a recommendation for two stretches of double yellow lines on Seaview's High Street.

Council leader Phil Jordan approved a recommendation for two stretches of double yellow lines on Seaview's High Street.

Local government

Recommendation for Seaview parking restrictions approved by council

Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek.

Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek.

Surfers Against Sewage

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Village regularly testing creek water for sewage pollution

Apology after planning gaffe sees energy park approval withdrawn

Apology after planning gaffe sees energy park approval withdrawn

Local government

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Apology after planning gaffe sees energy park approval withdrawn

A PTEC spokesperson said the company's latest application was aimed at preserving its previous planning permission.

A PTEC spokesperson said the company's latest application was aimed at preserving its previous planning permission.

Local government

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Clock ticking on tidal energy project as County Hall refuses latest plans

A polling station

A polling station

Local government

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Equalise the election starting blocks for MPs and councillors

PTEC said its project would generate enough energy to power a third of the Island's homes.

PTEC said its project would generate enough energy to power a third of the Island's homes.

Local government

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Bid to alter tidal energy project conditions to be decided this evening

The council has criticised the Camp Road application on environmental grounds.

The council has criticised the Camp Road application on environmental grounds.

Isle of Wight Council

Heavily criticised housing development to be decided on at County Hall TODAY

Toilets in seafront resort need to be reinstated, a concerned tourist has written.

Toilets in seafront resort need to be reinstated, a concerned tourist has written.

Local government

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Seaside town's toilets are "totally inadequate", says tourist

The proposal has previously been subject to a judicial review claim.

The proposal has previously been subject to a judicial review claim.

Isle of Wight Council

Contentious renewable energy park application resubmitted

Island housing planning strategy submitted to government

Island housing planning strategy submitted to government

Local government

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Island housing planning strategy submitted to government

One staff member said she was

One staff member said she was

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'Fantastic new facility' opens to speed up diagnoses at St Mary's Hospital

The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plan at County Hall yesterday.

The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plan at County Hall yesterday.

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'Excellent' Isle of Wight anti-poverty plan agreed at County Hall

Smoking is the Island's single most preventable cause of poor health.

Smoking is the Island's single most preventable cause of poor health.

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Smoking and vaping crackdown agreed at County Hall

Double yellow lines could be introduced on two stretches of Seaview's High Street.

Double yellow lines could be introduced on two stretches of Seaview's High Street.

Local government

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Seaview High Street could get 'no waiting at any time' parking restriction

The Health and Wellbeing Board will consider a five-year plan to address poverty on the Island.

The Health and Wellbeing Board will consider a five-year plan to address poverty on the Island.

Local government

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Councillors to consider poverty reduction plan TODAY

Protesters at Mornington Road car park.

Protesters at Mornington Road car park.

Local government

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Residents win fight over car park drone flying plan

The Island Technology Park is a major Isle of Wight employment site.

The Island Technology Park is a major Isle of Wight employment site.

Jobs and careers

HGV drivers training facility could be coming to Whippingham

The Isle of Wight Household Support Fund is financed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Isle of Wight Household Support Fund is financed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Local government

Over a million pounds in cost-of-living support approved

Smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory disease, lung cancer and heart disease.

Smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory disease, lung cancer and heart disease.

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'No longer considered a lifestyle choice': councillors to review anti-smoking plan

Cabinet member Jonathan Bacon and director of children's services, Ashley Whittaker, said the plans are aimed at raising educational standards.

Cabinet member Jonathan Bacon and director of children's services, Ashley Whittaker, said the plans are aimed at raising educational standards.

Everything you need to know about the council's controversial school plans

Protesters marched from St James' Square along the High Street to County Hall last Monday.

Protesters marched from St James' Square along the High Street to County Hall last Monday.

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Parents battling to save rural school closures propose merger of three primaries

Frankie and Eiffion at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall.

Frankie and Eiffion at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall.

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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary to remain open during emergency road closure

Cllr Debbie Andre, the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said commenting on the CQC's Blackwater Mill report would be inappropriate.

Cllr Debbie Andre, the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said commenting on the CQC's Blackwater Mill report would be inappropriate.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Blackwater Mill: Council moves to reassure care standards being maintained

The latest Indices of Deprivation statistics found the Isle of Wight was in the bottom quarter of local authority areas in terms of income deprivation.

The latest Indices of Deprivation statistics found the Isle of Wight was in the bottom quarter of local authority areas in terms of income deprivation.

Local government

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'Working people are struggling more at the moment' Charities speak out

The proposed package includes utility, food and emergency housing support.

The proposed package includes utility, food and emergency housing support.

Local government

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Over one million pound cost of living support could be approved next week